Q and A lives!

[Whedon Fan]

Thanks again for doing this Brian. I didn't know about the Groosablog, good idea and I always love extras. Did you ever want to write Angel: Aftermath, if so why didn't you get to do it? And what is your favourite cover so far from SATF, AATF, and Buffy S8?

[lostbell]

Back to my search I go! I'll let you know if I find out, plus I'll read your novelization. Thanks a bunch!

[Brian Lynch]

Aug 28, 2008 19:33:46 GMT -5 Whedon Fan said:

Thanks again for doing this Brian. I didn't know about the Groosablog, good idea and I always love extras. Did you ever want to write Angel: Aftermath, if so why didn't you get to do it? And what is your favourite cover so far from SATF, AATF, and Buffy S8?

Sadly, comics aren't my day job, that's screenwriting and TV writing. So if I want to keep my house I have to go back to that for a bit. Above all that though, I need a break. It's been a year plus of putting a ton of myself into this, I gotta breathe.

Favorite SPIKE:ATF cover: Franco's for 3, Sharp Brothers for 4
Favorite ANGEL and BUFFY covers, too many to mention.

[bamph]

Thanks for doing this question and answer.

I hope Angel stays human and we can continue to explore those possibilities.There is so much story to be mined with that.I think most people are probably expecting Angel to be made a vamp again at the end of ATF so to keep him human would be pretty ballsy and unexpected.I'm sure we'll find out one way or the other soon enough though.

I'm one of the fans who believes that Andrew's actions in Damage and what he told Angel came more from Giles then Buffy and that she is unaware of what was said and done in that episode,Shells and The Girl In Question.A lot of that is based on what we've seen so far in season 8 and some of that is based on what Drew Goddard who co-wrote the episode told some fans at the last Posting Board Party shortly after Damage aired and another convention the following year.



My question for you is,what is the craziest theory or out there idea you've read or heard from fandom about the first 11 issues of the ATF?

[Skytteflickan88]

In issue 8, or whichever issue that was featuring Spike's first night, do we see tears in his eyes when he sees that Fred is turning back into Illyria or is that just ambigious coloring?

[brandonr]

If your masses of followers collected collectively into a cohesive group, and wanted to exault upon your awesomness, what name would you wish to be called?

[Brian Lynch]

Aug 28, 2008 20:48:19 GMT -5 bamph said:

Thanks for doing this question and answer.

I hope Angel stays human and we can continue to explore those possibilities.There is so much story to be mined with that.I think most people are probably expecting Angel to be made a vamp again at the end of ATF so to keep him human would be pretty ballsy and unexpected.I'm sure we'll find out one way or the other soon enough though.

I'm one of the fans who believes that Andrew's actions in Damage and what he told Angel came more from Giles then Buffy and that she is unaware of what was said and done in that episode,Shells and The Girl In Question.A lot of that is based on what we've seen so far in season 8 and some of that is based on what Drew Goddard who co-wrote the episode told some fans at the last Posting Board Party shortly after Damage aired and another convention the following year.



My question for you is,what is the craziest theory or out there idea you've read or heard from fandom about the first 11 issues of the ATF?

Hmmmmmmm. Great question. You know what was weird? Wizard Magazine thought Gwen grew really really big at the end of issue 11. And they were fine with it! Like, it's cool if that's never happened, I guess she can also do that. I guess the art on that page was a little wonky.

Also one time, right after it was revealed that Angel was no longer a vamp, I jokingly said something like "but he is a werewolf". And then I got an angry email chiding me for turning him into a werewolf. That was a bit odd.

[Brian Lynch]

Aug 28, 2008 22:09:34 GMT -5 Skytteflickan88 said:

In issue 8, or whichever issue that was featuring Spike's first night, do we see tears in his eyes when he sees that Fred is turning back into Illyria or is that just ambigious coloring?

I think he got a little misty, yes.

[Brian Lynch]

Aug 28, 2008 22:11:58 GMT -5 brandonr said:

If your masses of followers collected collectively into a cohesive group, and wanted to exault upon your awesomness, what name would you wish to be called?

Oh, not necessary, just enjoy my work and pass it on! And read EVERYBODY'S DEAD, too. And check out all the comics and such at angrynakedpat.com. But beyond that, just be my internet pal.

[Enisy]

This still open? If so...

- Do you have a favourite funny line from the issues of Angel: After the Fall and/or Spike: After the Fall that you've written so far?

- Was very moved by the last scene between Wesley and Illyria in Issue 9. Do those two have any more Big Moments in future issues?

- Is there any scene or plotline that, after reading the feedback, you wish you'd done differently? Like, something that came out unclear or unintentionally controversial?

- I know this is, in all probability, out of your hands, but just out of curiosity: Do you think Buffy, at this point in Season 8, knows Spike is alive?

- Is there any Angel character that you had been looking forward to writing, but didn't get to? (Not sure if this has been asked before -- if it has, skip it.)

Thanks for doing this yet again (and sparing me the transcribing for once ). One more reason you're such a hit with the fans (the others being your awsm writing and even awsmer sideburns).

[Brian Lynch]

Aug 29, 2008 5:55:53 GMT -5 Enisy said:

This still open? If so...

- Do you have a favourite funny line from the issues of Angel: After the Fall and/or Spike: After the Fall that you've written so far?

- Was very moved by the last scene between Wesley and Illyria in Issue 9. Do those two have any more Big Moments in future issues?

- Is there any scene or plotline that, after reading the feedback, you wish you'd done differently? Like, something that came out unclear or unintentionally controversial?

- I know this is, in all probability, out of your hands, but just out of curiosity: Do you think Buffy, at this point in Season 8, knows Spike is alive?

- Is there any Angel character that you had been looking forward to writing, but didn't get to? (Not sure if this has been asked before -- if it has, skip it.)

Thanks for doing this yet again (and sparing me the transcribing for once ). One more reason you're such a hit with the fans (the others being your awsm writing and even awsmer sideburns).

1. Favorite line: I like a bunch (how egotistical!) but the one that sticks in my head this morning is Groo's wondering if a certain fighting move would be his statue's pose.

2. Thank you for being moved! And yes.

3. Any plotline I'd do differently. yes, absolutely. I'll talk about it more after the series is done. Not because of feedback, just because i wish I had done something a little differently.

4. She probably does, yes?

5. Oh yes, definitely.

Thanks for the great questions!

[Enisy]

Aug 29, 2008 11:49:23 GMT -5 Brian Lynch said:

1. Favorite line: I like a bunch (how egotistical!) but the one that sticks in my head this morning is Groo's wondering if a certain fighting move would be his statue's pose.

Heeeee. I must say, I wasn't huge on Groo in the televised series, but I'm loving him in After the Fall. This role fits him much better than the romantic rivalry of Season 2 and 3 of Angel, in my eyes.

2. Thank you for being moved! And yes.

Thank you. ♥

3. Any plotline I'd do differently. yes, absolutely. I'll talk about it more after the series is done. Not because of feedback, just because i wish I had done something a little differently.

Oh, I hope I'll remember to ask you again then.

4. She probably does, yes?

I don't know, that's why I'm asking around. ;D

5. Oh yes, definitely.

May I ask which one(s)? Or would that be spoilerish?

[Emmie]

Brian, will you still be accepting questions? Would like this Q&A to remain open?

Again, thank you so much for doing this! We always appreciate you giving your time to answer our questions.

[Brian Lynch]

Sure, leave it open and I'll answer'em when I have time!

[ligeia]

Thank you very much !

Are you going to take part in the "Aftermath" series ? Is Joss supervising it ?

If the questions above have already been asked :

Do you know when the third hardcover is going to be released ? Is a Spike hardcover finally going to be released ?

[Brian Lynch]

Aug 29, 2008 13:21:26 GMT -5 ligeia said:

Thank you very much !

Are you going to take part in the "Aftermath" series ? Is Joss supervising it ?

If the questions above have already been asked :

Do you know when the third hardcover is going to be released ? Is a Spike hardcover finally going to be released ?

I may write some more ANGEL and SPIKE down the line, but I'm not writing the first arc on AFTERMATH. I heard a bunch of Kelley's ideas and they sound stellar.

No idea about the third hardcover. I think a SPIKE:AFTER THE FALL hardcover is coming, too.

[platitude]

I have always wondered this so just wondering...as an author and all-around creative person, does it bug you how considered we (the fans) are about canon and Joss's involvement in these and future Angel installments? I'm always wondering if our constant questions about that storta stuff is rude (like how we all freaked out when Aftermath was announced)

[Emmie]

Aug 29, 2008 13:48:58 GMT -5 Brian Lynch said:

No idea about the third hardcover. I think a SPIKE:AFTER THE FALL hardcover is coming, too.

You hear that, Pat? You can stop making goat sacrifices to IDW now.

[patxshand]

No, no. The goat sacrifices continue. The petition is for a SPIKE hardcover including "Asylum" and "Shadow Puppets" as well. The "complete series" if you will. lol

[trunkstheslayer]

So are we ever going to learn the dragon's name or is it going to stick as a running gag of sorts?